Paul Brackley
@paulbrackleyci.bsky.social
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Editor of the Cambridge Independent, senior group editor, East Anglia, at Iliffe Media
Pink Floyd saxophonist Dick Parry has died at 83. A regular in Mill Road,
#Cambridge
, he's been described as a 'typically good English gentleman' - and his good friend David Gilmour called his sound 'unmistakable'
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/pink-fl...
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Pink Floyd saxophonist Dick Parry dies at 83
Regularly seen in Mill Road, he played with David Gilmour for decades.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/pink-floyd-saxophonist-dick-parry-dies-at-83-9467265/
8 days ago
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Cambridge PPF calls on Hughes Hall not to encroach on Protected Open Space with Fennerās plans
@cambridgeppf.bsky.social
#Cambridge
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/cambrid...
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Cambridge PPF calls on Hughes Hall not to encroach on Protected Open Space with Fennerās plans
Conservation charity responds to University of Cambridge collegeās latest proposals.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/cambridge-ppf-calls-on-hughes-hall-not-to-encroach-on-protec-9467052/
9 days ago
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
we look at the huge
#Cambridge
Science Park plans, state of Cam at Sheep's Green, concerns over Fenner's proposals, feature pics from Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride, Beer Festival & Cancer Help Centre ride & preview Cambridge Nature Festival
11 days ago
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Marshall Land Systems is planning to move production from
#Cambridge
to South Wales, impacting 158 employees and 59 fixed term agency contractors
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/158...
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158 jobs at risk as Marshall Land Systems plans to switch production from Cambridge to Wales
It follows its sale to an Indigenous Canadian investment firm last year.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/158-jobs-at-risk-as-marshall-land-systems-plans-to-switch-pr-9466144/
16 days ago
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
we report on power-sharing discussions in
#Cambridge
after Labour lost its majority in our election analysis. We have a 10-page Science and Technology Awards souvenir supplement, a Sawston Fun Run pic special plus Cambridge University strikes
18 days ago
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We're at the local
#election
counts in
#Cambridge
and South
#Cambridgeshire
today - and the first results are in. Follow along with our live blog...
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/local-e...
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Local elections 2026: Live Cambridgeshire results and updates
The results as they come in.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/local-elections-2026-live-cambridgeshire-results-and-update-9465058/
23 days ago
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It was a pleasure to host the
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
Science and Technology Awards last night. Congratulations to all our winners on their amazing achievements!
#SciTechAwards
#Cambridge
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/win...
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Winners of the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2026 are revealed
See who triumphed across 16 categories.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/winners-of-the-cambridge-independent-science-and-technology-9465028/
23 days ago
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
, a warning from National Trust over nature crisis in
#Cambridgeshire
, interview with Ed Miliband, residents start petition over HMOs, robotic surgery milestone
@cuh.nhs.uk
, pics of rockets launching at BigEARS & look ahead to
#SciTechAwards
25 days ago
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Marshall Aerospace is up for sale - and discussions are under way with potential buyers
#Cambridge
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/marshal...
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Marshall Aerospace āis up for saleā
Historic Cambridge company is talking to āshortlist of highly committed potential buyersā.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/marshall-aerospace-is-up-for-sale-9464097/
30 days ago
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
, how Cambridge Leisure Park could be overhauled, our Q&A with parties ahead of elections in
#Cambridge
and South Cambs, news that Marshall Aerospace could be sold, concern over fires at landfill site, pic from Literary Festival & Inflation Day
about 1 month ago
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
, huge construction impact of
#EastWestRail
, pic specials on Northstowe Half Marathon & Tom's Trust 5k, Biomedical Campus runs & Hills Road Sixth Form fun run, £8.2m appeal for air ambulance base, election latest & fresh look at
#Cambridge
spies
about 1 month ago
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The top 10 garden birds in
#Cambridgeshire
have been revealed as the
@rspb.bsky.social
issues new advice on seasonal feeding
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/the-rsp...
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The RSPBās new advice on feeding garden birds as Cambridgeshireās Big Garden Birdwatch results revealed
Find out whatās changed - and see the top 10 county birds.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/the-rspb-s-new-advice-on-feeding-garden-birds-as-cambridgesh-9462367/
about 1 month ago
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This week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
is our 500th issue. Thank you to all our readers, advertisers and contributors for their support! We interview East West Rail chief exec, feature
#Cambourne
#Cambridge
10k & Fun Run pic special &
@philrodgers.co.uk
city council election predictions
about 2 months ago
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
parking permit confusion in
#Cambridge
, new
#EastWestRail
consultation, taxi vandalism concerns, the
#Cambridge
engineer involved in mission to Moon, residents debate Hughes Hall plans & parties launch their election campaigns
about 2 months ago
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
we ask whether we're winning battle vs bike theft in
#Cambridge
, feature latest on market & Cambridge South station, explore Panda Meander trail plans, look ahead to Boat Races & discuss what's on for families this Easter
about 2 months ago
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90 roles are at risk in a
#Cambridgeshire
education restructure that impacts special educational needs services. I've heard from staff concerned about the changes:
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/education/90...
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90 roles āat riskā in Cambridgeshire education restructure that impacts special educational needs services
Insider says it feels like unnecessary structural upheaval for admininstrative reasons.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/education/90-roles-at-risk-in-cambridgeshire-education-restructure-t-9459283/
2 months ago
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There is concern that the
#NHS
staff mental health service in
#Cambridgeshire
is to close due to a lack of funding. Staff I've heard from said it has been a 'lifeline' for them
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/concern...
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Concern over NHS staff mental health service in Cambridgeshire closing due to lack of funding
Exclusive | It has supported thousands of NHS staff and been described as a ālifelineā
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/concern-over-nhs-staff-mental-health-service-in-cambridgeshi-9459272/
2 months ago
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
, an alarming series of vandal attacks on private hire vehicles in
#Cambridge
, debate over development corporation plans,
#NHS
staff mental health service to close, education restructure puts SEND jobs at risk & Thriplow Daffodil Weekend pic special
2 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
we react to Chancellor's announcement for
#Oxford
to
#Cambridge
corridor, celebrate our
#SciTechAwards
finalists, feature city centre overhaul, report shock bills for some Cambridge Water customers, plus Cambs County Council Spotlight Awards
2 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
a 5-page
#CambridgeHalf
Marathon pic special, a government-backed study for Mass Rapid Transit options of
#Cambridge
, the £121m heat network, £49m
@anglianwater.bsky.social
pipeline plan, the
#21toWatch
winners, Baulk Path debate & Nigel Havers interview
3 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
, calls for city centre streets to be upgraded, in-depth
#Cambridge
Half Marathon preview inc runner returning 2 years after cardiac arrest near finish line, tax rises, heat batteries, why trees were felled at nature reserve &
@gilesyeo.bsky.social
on drugs & obesity
3 months ago
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Mentally playing Tetris ācan help reduce or eliminate traumatic memoriesā,
@cam.ac.uk
researchers find
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/mentall...
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Mentally playing Tetris ācan help reduce or eliminate traumatic memoriesā
University of Cambridge researchers say it occupies the brainās visuospatial areas.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/mentally-playing-tetris-can-help-reduce-or-eliminate-trauma-9455411/
3 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
this week:
@cam.ac.uk
vet school is saved, inside hi-tech
#NHS
training centre, a bid for UNESCO World Heritage status, 'cycle street' update, verdicts on development corp, Sleepout for Cambridge,
#Chariots
of Fire race launch & latest Waterbeach plans
3 months ago
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@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
MPs call for govt funding for
#Cambridgeshire
roads crisis &
@philrodgers.co.uk
explores politics of potholes. Sadness in
#Teversham
as mature trees felled for development. Work to protect chalk streams &
#Cambridge
Half runner to wear suit of armour
3 months ago
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Prof Sir Mike Stratton has been awarded the 2026 Jessie Stevenson Kovalenko Medal for pioneering work on cancer genomics
@sangerinstitute.bsky.social
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/prof-si...
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Prof Sir Mike Stratton awarded 2026 Jessie Stevenson Kovalenko Medal for pioneering cancer genomics
He established the Cancer Genome Project and led the discovery of breast cancer susceptibility gene BRCA2.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/prof-sir-mike-stratton-awarded-2026-jessie-stevenson-kovalen-9452722/
4 months ago
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@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
a 4-page special on 25-year impact of development corporation for Greater
#Cambridge
with 3 opinion pieces. A man who had cardiac arrest while driving at 70mph, Cambridge Rowing trademark battle v university & veteran, 105, backs Freedom Fountain
4 months ago
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A brain-cooling collar for patients with traumatic head injuries is to be trialled at Addenbrookeās in
#Cambridge
in a world first
@cuh.nhs.uk
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/brain-c...
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Brain-cooling collar for patients with traumatic head injuries to be trialled at Addenbrookeās
Applied around the neck, it aims to limit swelling and secondary neurological injury.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/brain-cooling-collar-for-patients-with-traumatic-head-injuri-9451930/
4 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
we look at desperate need for new A&E to keep pace with
#Cambridge
growth & hear from
@pippaheylings.bsky.social
. We feature latest GCP plans in
#Cambridge
, stunning pics from new
#Ely
Cathedral light show, shortlist for
#21toWatch
awards & a world-first trial
4 months ago
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reposted by
Paul Brackley
Cambridge Independent
4 months ago
Deadline alert! Entry to the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2026 is open until 11pm tomorrow
#SciTechAwards
#Cambridge
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/ent...
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Enter the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2026
See the categories and rules, and complete the entry form.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/enter-the-cambridge-independent-science-and-technology-award-9444189/
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
, a warning from RSPCA about vet school closure. We explore why living standards in
#Cambridge
haven't risen for a decade despite growth. Plus latest on
@arthurrankhospice.bsky.social
, pics of Lion Yard 3D art & petition over 'atrocious' potholes
4 months ago
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AstraZeneca is keeping its option open on
#Cambridge
expansion as it submits plans for a conference centre and offices on the Biomedical Campus
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/ast...
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AstraZeneca keeps options open on Cambridge expansion with conference centre and office application
Move comes after announcing āpauseā in Ā£200m plans last September.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/astrazeneca-keeps-options-open-on-cambridge-expansion-with-c-9450744/
4 months ago
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
, reaction to revised Hughes Hall plans for Fenner's site, Mill Road petition, school performance tables, AstraZeneca keeps
#Cambridge
expansion option open, reservoir latest &
@philrodgers.co.uk
on
#Labour
chances in
#Cambridge
City Council election
4 months ago
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A fantastic community response to the Protect our Care campaign means there is a 12-month reprieve for the Arthur Rank Hospice beds that faced closure due to NHS funding cuts
#Cambridge
@arthurrankhospice.bsky.social
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/communi...
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Community support enables 12-month reprieve for Arthur Rank Hospice beds that faced closure due to NHS funding cuts
Cambridge University Hospitals ended £829,000 contract - but donations have poured in to charity.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/community-support-enables-12-month-reprieve-for-arthur-rank-9449794/
4 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
we explore the state of
#Cambridgeshire's
roads, discuss house-building rates & Green Belt, report on
@cuh.nhs.uk
pressures, new solar park & latest on
@cam.ac.uk
vet school, launch our Inspirational YoungStars Awards & interview
@redgate-software.bsky.social
CEO
5 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
- latest on
@arthurrankhospice.bsky.social
NHS funding cut, the death toll on our roads,
@angliaruskin.bsky.social
plans, Pippa Heylings on independent pubs, Paul Bristow on
#Cambridge
opportunities, city's new Freedom Fountain & a fen skater in a banana suit
5 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
- out today, a day early - we discuss bus strikes, 4-day council week, interview
#NewYearHonours
recipients, feature
#Grantchester
barrel rolling, Mark Walsh's top 50 films - Part II - of 2025 & the top 100 businesses in
#Cambridgeshire
5 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
- out today, a day early - we look at Tiger Pass extension & bus driver strikes. We feature special moments on
@cuh.nhs.uk
children's ward, feature Luminaria pics
@stcatharines.bsky.social
& tell how
#Cambridge
researchers will celebrate Christmas in Antarctica
5 months ago
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The Addenbrooke's multi-storey car park has reopened following structural surveys completed after a fire that damaged 40 cars.
#Cambridge
@cuh.nhs.uk
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/fire-hi...
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Fire-hit multi-storey car park at Addenbrookeās Hospital in Cambridge reopens after structural surveys
40 vehicles were damaged by the blaze.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/fire-hit-multi-storey-car-park-at-addenbrooke-s-hospital-in-9446710/
5 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
we talk to a firefighter about amazing work from crews tackling
@cuh.nhs.uk
car park fire. Plus mayor's plans to triple
#Cambridgeshire
economy. Pic specials at Carols
@kingscollege.bsky.social
filming, Granta Park Santa Run & Martin Bond's latest photo book
5 months ago
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More than 30 firefighters are tackling a fire on the second floor of the car park at Addenbrookeās Hospital in
#Cambridge
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/firefig...
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Firefighters battle fire at Addenbrookeās Hospital multi-storey car park
Crews have been fighting to prevent it from spreading.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/firefighters-battle-fire-at-addenbrooke-s-hospital-multi-sto-9445731/
6 months ago
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
: £2.3bn plan for
#Cambridge
acute hospital, row over Christmas in Cambridge private booking, pic specials from Christmas Head rowing & Mill Road Winter Fair, guided busway latest &
@paulkirkley.bsky.social
's verdict on
@artstheatrecamb.bsky.social
panto
6 months ago
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A world-first clinical trial involving
@cruk-ci.bsky.social
and
@cuh.nhs.uk
that offers new hope for glioblastoma patients is subject of Channel 4 documentary
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/world-f...
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World-first brain cancer trial in Cambridge is subject of Channel 4 documentary
Dr Richard Mairās 5G trial aims to offer personalised treatment.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/world-first-brain-cancer-trial-in-cambridge-is-subject-of-ch-9444032/
6 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
we launch our
#SciTechAwards
, discuss
#Cambridge
tourism levy & explore 20-year vision for 50,000 homes. Plus: mass transit for city, royal visit, columns from Paul Bristow,
@pippaheylings.bsky.social
,
@cambridgeppf.bsky.social
&
@cllrtimbick.bsky.social
6 months ago
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The
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
Science and Technology Awards 2026 are open for entry!
#SciTechAwards
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/a-c...
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A celebration of talent: 2026 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards launched
The awards celebrate sectors from biotech to cleantech, AI to medtech.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/a-celebration-of-talent-2026-cambridge-independent-science-9444190/
6 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
the closing arguments in
#Cambourne
to
#Cambridge
busway inquiry, a feature on new reservoir plans & why we could face 2026 drought, Sir Ed Davey on
@arthurrankhospice.bsky.social
funding & we talk to rail minister about Cambridge East station plans
6 months ago
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In this week's
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
- updated
#EastWestRail
plans inc a new
#Cambridge
East station. How The Crown Estate hopes to transform Business Park for entire community. And consultation starts on £80m regeneration of North Cambridge. Plus Big Switch On pic special
6 months ago
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Updated masterplan for the transformation of
#Cambridge
Business Park - envisaging 8,000 jobs, hundreds of homes, restaurants, sports facilities and green space - has been unveiled by The Crown Estate. An exhibition will be held on Saturday
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/8-0...
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8,000 jobs, new homes, restaurants and green space envisaged in updated Cambridge Business Park masterplan
Latest phase of public consultation begins.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/8-000-jobs-new-homes-restaurants-and-green-space-envisaged-9441753/
7 months ago
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@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
this week: our 16-page First Days at School reception class pic supplement. Special report on huge housing growth planned for
#Cambridge
region, with sites mapped. Concerns over 'hostile eyes' roadside posters. Pic special on Corn Exchange 150th anniversary
7 months ago
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In
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
, a petition to save
@arthurrankhospice.bsky.social
beds goes to No 10, campaigners to fight on after Christ's College library approval, why
#EastWestRail
consultation is on ice, the Remembrance display approved by 99-year-old veteran & guide to
#CambsB2B
South
7 months ago
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reposted by
Paul Brackley
Elliot Tong
7 months ago
Check out the new issue of the
@cambridgeindy.bsky.social
, where Sefira and I have written about how the redevelopment of Arbury Court will DESTROY a green space beloved by the local community, a problem that could easily be solved š³
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